Are you a passionate, certified Montessori Guide for the 3-6-year-old age group or interested in becoming certified? Join us on our mission to dramatically increase the accessibility of authentic Montessori education to children around the world!
We are now hiring a Lead Teacher for our Children's House (3-6) classroom at the new Montessori school we are bringing to the Ballwin, MO area!
Your Role:
In this Lead Guide role, you will create and lead a model classroom as part of our founding team. Through your efforts, parents will see what's possible for their child when authentic, high-quality Montessori is alive and well in the prepared environment. You will be provided with a full set of high-quality materials from leading manufacturers, along with a classroom budget to make your classroom unique.
What we offer:
75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
6 weeks of paid time off and paid holidays
Excellent compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement 401(k) account
Professional development, career growth, and promotion opportunities unparalleled in the field
A nation-wide network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
Opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
We'd love to talk to you if you:
Have received a Montessori Diploma/Certificate for the 3-6 age group, or are interested in free training to become certified
Have experience with the appropriate ages in a group setting, such as a preschool, daycare, childcare, nursery, VPK, or Kindergarten class
Help children by giving them the tools to become independent
Are open to guiding your colleagues, and be guided by them in turn
Are eager to partner with parents on their child's journey
Take pride in your work and are friendly with error
Get energized and inspired by working with children!
Want to learn more about us?
Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who truly believe that to meet the needs of today's students and to bring true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. For more information about us, check out our website at https://www.guidepostmontessori.com/.
Interested in another location or position? Check out our career page at https://www.guidepostmontessori.com/careers.
Apply now by completing the application below - it will only take a few minutes!
Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Training, Education, and Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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